Finding Quality Consignment Furniture

Today I wanted to showcase a furniture store that has the right idea.  Most of us, when we are shopping for furniture, just want to be able to find the right combination of pieces and put them together cohesively into our homes.  Marty Mason, a local Atlanta interior designer, has successfully created a place where customers can create their own collected look of new and lightly used furniture pieces.

Marty Mason started out with a strict furniture consignment business called Savvy Snoot which took off and has become one of the most popular furniture destinations in Atlanta.  He has since expanded his presence into Marietta and Alpharetta.

Marty's vision did not stop at high end consignment furniture though.  At heart, Marty Mason was a furniture designer and an interior designer.  With his genius he has been able to merge all of these arts into one and created the Marty Mason Collected Look which is a combination and perfect cocktail of new furniture and used furniture.

Visit Marty Mason Collected Home or Savvy Snoot to have Marty or one of his talented interior design  mixologists to assist you to create a masterpiece in your home!

Don't Forget the Value of Good Customer Service

Woodbridge Interiors does Customer Service Right

In today's world customer service is important.  We all wanted to get treated with respect, honesty, and dignity.  When you are shopping for things that require a large investment, the quality of the purchase experience is important.  There is no shame in wanting to be treated well when you are shopping for something like furniture, right?

Some furniture stores get it right, they hire the right people and have the right idea about how to treat customers.  Woodbridge Interiors does this.  I make it a point to research furniture stores and when I find one that looks to be treating their customers the right way I like to publicize it.

While researching Woodbridge Interiors out of San Diego, CA I found the following Yelp review:

What this review tells me is that the people at Woodbridge Interiors are doing it right and I am just here to say Great Job Woodbridge, kudos to you!

On the Hunt for Quality Furniture in Shreveport, LA

I recently went to visit my sister in Shreveport, Louisiana.  She has purchased a new home and needed my help in decorating it.  It's a lovely home that just needs some personality.  My sister has good taste and was struggling to find quality furniture stores in the area that offered her something unique and possibly custom that she could really enjoy.

Nothing allows more artistic expression than decorating your home. Choosing themes, picking out complementary colors, and adding personal accents all contribute to making a house into a home. Shopping for furniture in the Shreveport area, was a lot less of an adventure, and a lot more of a hassle.  Shreveport, while one of America’s most lovely and hospitable places to make a home, is not overflowing with home décor selections.

The charming city of Shreveport offers many great museums, casinos and restaurants, but when it comes to finding quality furniture pieces for your home, the options are rather limited. The handful of stores that sell furniture in the area can take you across the city, only to find the colors in the showroom don't match your color scheme. My sister does not want to be forced to settle for the less than comfortable bedroom set or a far less than visually appealing love seat because of lack of options. 

While searching for a quality furniture store nearby, my sister and I happened upon Swann's Furniture and Design which offers a top selection in quality furniture as well as the freedom to customize products to fit our style needs.  Swann furniture houses such brands as Hickory White, Stanley and many more. All of the style options we could possibly need to furnish my sister's home, with competitive prices. 

At the Swann location in Tyler, TX which is only a short drive from Shreveport, the knowledgeable staff provide design tips, furniture knowledge and transaction assistance to make our furniture purchasing experience memorable. It was even simple to browse the Swann furniture website after our visit and make additional purchases from the convenience of my sister's home home. The bonus for making some of our purchases online was the no Louisiana state sales tax! Swann's Furniture & Design is the saving grace of the Furniture market in Shreveport, offering top quality products at an affordable price, all within a short drive.

Top quality brands, customizable products, convenient location and online accessibility puts Swann Furniture and Design far ahead what else Shreveport has to offer. My sister will never grow restless with her search for the perfect dining room table, or accent rug for the hallway. With a simple trip to Swann's Furniture & Design, whether online or in person is all my sister will have to do.

Modern Furniture Design: The Huntington Furniture Collection

 Whether you want to add an air of modernity to your home decorum or be more environmentally conscious with your furniture purchases The Huntington Furniture Collection is right for you.

 
The Huntington Collection that brings a modern touch to your home for the person that doesn't want to sacrifice comfort in order to be eco-friendly. The Huntington combines luxurious accents and environmentally friendly bamboo to create sturdy and masterful pieces for any room. Clean lines, intriguing accents and stylish upholstery are the basis to Huntington style. 

Sustainability has never looked so good, with the bamboo veneers, satin nickel and contemporary fabrics on chairs, tables, chaises and other pieces offered in this collection. Reeded furniture bases and frames along with asymmetrical lines provide a soft modern flair to your home.

A modern inspiration with sustainable wood brings a unique selection with the Huntington Collection. Venture into the contemporary world, with the forward thinking, yet comforting assortment Huntington has to offer. The possibilities for adorning your home, knows no bounds.

Selecting the Right Coffee Table

Knowing How to Pick the Perfect Coffee Table for Your Living Room

A coffee table generally becomes the center or focal point of your living room. The coffee table must serve many functions in your life and becomes a place where friends and family gather around during special occasions in your life.  It is important to be sure that you think carefully about the many points that factor in to choosing the ideal coffee table for your family.  Take the time to ask yourself a few simple questions when you are thinking about purchasing a new coffee table for your home.

If you have small children it may be wise to purchase a coffee table with soft edges.  For example, using a large ottoman and placing a decorative tray on the top works great for a coffee table and is safe for early walkers with unsteady steps.

Proportions are another important aspect to remember when you are choosing your coffee table.  Does the coffee table that you are looking to purchase match the proportion of your sofa, love seat, or chairs?  You don't want to have an over-sized coffee table or an undersized coffee table.  

Another factor to think about is the operation of your coffee table.  How will you and your guests be using it?  Will this be a place where people lay back and prop their feet up?  Is this table to act as a pseudo-dining table and allow people to put down a glass and a plate and possibly eat a quick meal?  Or is this just a casual table that will hold a nice center piece, a remote control, and a couple of magazines?  Its important to consider these things.

Storage is also essential for a coffee table.  Will you be using your coffee table for storage?  With the variety of different coffee tables available, you can get one with drawers, a lid, or just a top and legs, its your decision.  Whatever you decide, you have to know what you plan on storing with your coffee table in order to make the best choice.

Finally shape is a big piece of the decision.  What shape should your coffee table be?  Much of this decision is preference, do you like round, square, or rectangle?  But sometimes the way you arrange your furniture or the kind of furniture you have can determine the shape of your coffee table.  Ensure that you have thought carefully and chosen a coffee table shape that will compliment your existing furniture pieces properly.

Remember these tips and you will be well on your way to being able to choose the best coffee table for your home.  Good luck and happy decorating!

Transforming Your Dining Room

Transform Your Dining Room into a Multipurpose Room

Have you ever felt like you are wasting the space in your dining room?  The space in your dining room could be used for so many different purposes if you aren't big on large formal dining or formal dining room decor. Transform your traditional dining room into a multipurpose room!

In a few easy steps you can change your dining room into virtually any kind of room that you can imagine. Your room can be a casual dining room and library or a casual dining room and sitting room. Be creative and make use of your space!  Don't waste an entire room with a giant dining room table that you will never use. Fill your room with furniture pieces that you will love and use!

Century Furniture Craftsmanship

When classic design meets stunning beauty you know you are looking at a piece of century furniture artwork.  True wood craftsmanship is in the furniture pieces from Century.  Timeless pieces that create room designs like ones pictured below are few and far between.  It takes special skill and attention to detail to make a piece a furniture that has both quality and beauty.

Century Furniture incorporates environmentally friendly techniques to be incredibly efficient with their furniture creation.  They work tirelessly to be socially responsible and this is reflected in their work and with their customer service.

 
It's easy to appreciate the detail of a piece of furniture when you can understand the amount of work that went behind creating it.  Century furniture craftsman work diligently to create outstanding furniture that can last a lifetime and can be passed through families for generations.